Wigan tame Wolves with convincing win

Iain Thornley and Liam Marshall grabbed two tries each to help Wigan Warriors to a resounding 40-22 victory away to Warrington Wolves in Friday's Super League clash.

An action-packed first half ended with Wigan leading 24-10 thanks to centre Thornley crossing twice and one try apiece from Bevan French and Liam Farrell, with Riley Dean and Matty Ashton replying for Warrington.

But Marshall's double inside the first 10 minutes after the restart and Ethan Havard's fourth of the season ensured there was only going to be one outcome at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, while Wolves tries from Danny Walker and Peter Mata'utia proved little consolation for the hosts.

However, the one downside for the hosts was that Man of Steel contender Jai Field went off at half-time, although the full-back is expected to be available for next week's Betfred Challenge Cup semi-final against St Helens.

It was a breathless opening to the game with three tries in the opening 13 minutes as Wigan claimed an early 12-6 advantage.

The visitors scored on the opening set of the game. Helped by a set restart and a penalty, they worked their way downfield and Thornley claimed his first try since returning to the Warriors in the off-season, which Harry Smith converted.

Wigan's lead lasted just four minutes though as half-back Dean scored a fine solo effort for the hosts, adding the extras himself.

But the Warriors' right side was causing the Wolves defence all sorts of problems and they benefited again when Field sent Thornley over for his second try of the night.

The pace never relented for the rest of the half and the Wigan right edge prospered again when a Field break allowed French to touch down and Smith was again on target to make it 18-6.

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